African Girl NamesĪda / Adana: We couldn’t choose which one of these gorgeous options to showcase so here are both! Ada is the “first daughter,” and Adana means “her father’s daughter” in Swahili.Īmari: It’s such a lyrical baby girl name and the meaning, “possesses great strength,” gives it extra cred. Zain: An adaptable African baby name that pairs well with longer middle names the Swahili translation is to a word meaning flourishing. Taj: Short, sweet, and oh-so-regal sounding Taj means “exalted” in Urdu and also carries the ancient sanskrit meaning, “crown.” Salim/Saleem: Either spelling is acceptable on this unique African boy name translating to “peaceful, safe” in Swahili. Omari: In Swahili, this African boy name means “God the highest,” and from the Egyptian, “high born”.two related meanings worthy of a special little boy. Odion: Stargazers will love the similar sound to the constellation Orion, but this African baby name is a stellar pick on its own, meaning “born of twins.” (Related: See twin baby name inspiration here!) Mosi: Meaning “born first,” this African name is a great choice for a first-born baby, or the first son in your family.
Kwame means “born on Saturday” and is of mixed African roots. Kwame: Any little Kwames are in good company: Not only is it the name of the rapper (who needs no last name), as well as poet Kwame Alexander and Top Chef alum Kwame Onuwachi. Kendi: This African name is bold and beautiful it means “loved one” and is traditionally given to boys but can certainly work as a girl name, too. Kellan: This fun African baby boy name is well loved in Europe and North America as well. Kasim: We love Kasim, for its bold sound and neat spelling-but also the very cool meaning “controller of anger ” it’s a name given throughout Africa but most often in Nigeria. Jabari: This popular African baby name has a modern sound though it’s actually an ancient Egyptian name which means “famous, brave.”
Issa: Such a cool African name meaning “God is salvation” in Swahili. Hamidi: This beautiful African boy name from Kenya translates to “praised, admired.” The name has Zimbabwean roots and means “happiness.”ĭavu: The African baby name answer to “David,” which has a powerful sound and means “the beginning.”Įkon: A Nigerian baby name meaning “strong” that sounds like it, too! African Boy NamesĪde: A super sweet Nigerian baby boy name that means “royal.”Īzibo: The Malawi name meaning “earth” also has a “youth” connotation in Nigeria, making this cute baby boy name an extra-special choice.Ĭhike: This African boy name is a bold Egyptian name with the meaning “God’s strength.” Also, it sounds so cute when spoken!ĭakarai: This three-syllable African boy name lends easily to a host of nicknames including Daka, Kai, and Rai. Here are just some of our favorite African baby names.
While we’re cherry-picking here to give you an idea of just some beautiful African baby names to consider, if you scratch beneath the surface you will find infinite possibilities. And the world’s second-largest continent is also teeming with baby name inspiration! However, Africa, of course, isn’t a monolith, but a collection of more than 50 countries-many of which have a multitude of beautifully unique cultures within. Save all your chosen names in one place so you can finalise that special name for your baby when you're ready.When it comes to just about every aspect of culture-from fashion and beauty to music and food-Africa’s influence looms large. Our baby name lists are the perfect place to start keeping track of your favourite names. Find out what the most popular boy names of 2021 in India are!
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